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Phys.org / 'Command center' cell that orchestrates tooth root formation discovered

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly in the jawbone beneath the gums. Eating, speaking, and maintaining the shape of the face—teeth ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Plasma rings around M dwarf stars offer new clues to planetary habitability

How does a star affect the makeup of its planets? And what does this mean for the habitability of distant worlds? Carnegie's Luke Bouma is exploring a new way to probe this critical question—using naturally occurring space ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Advances in thin-film electrolytes push solid oxide fuel cells forward

Under the threat of climate change and geopolitical tensions related to fossil fuels, the world faces an urgent need to find sustainable and renewable energy solutions. While wind, solar, and hydroelectric power are key renewable ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Episiotomy linked to increased risk of severe bleeding in women with anemia

Having an episiotomy, a surgical cut to the vagina during childbirth, doubles the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in women with moderate or severe anemia, according to new research published in The Lancet Global Health.

Jan 8, 2026 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Phys.org / Hobbies don't just improve personal lives, they can also boost workplace creativity

As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you better at work.

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Maternal flu and Tdap shots may lower rates of infant hospitalization, ED visits

Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / What does cannabis 'rescheduling' mean for science and society?

Tens of millions of Americans turn to cannabis products every week to try to ease their pain, calm their anxiety, get more sleep, help them cope with the side effects of chemotherapy, or just relax and unwind.

Jan 9, 2026 in Addiction
Medical Xpress / A better metric for calculating the value of a healthy year of life

Decades of advances in medical technology and public health are causing global populations to age. While achieving longer lives is certainly a net positive, this demographic shift is placing an ever-growing strain on national ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Medical economics
Phys.org / Nature-inspired computers are shockingly good at math

Neuromorphic computers, inspired by the architecture of the human brain, are proving surprisingly adept at solving complex mathematical problems that underpin scientific and engineering challenges.

Jan 7, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Himalayan balsam's damaging impact on rivers revealed in new study

Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems.

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Deep learning creates virtual multiplexed immunostaining to improve cancer diagnosis

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with pathologists from Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and the University of Southern California, have developed a deep learning–based ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Engineers create water-saving sand layer to improve plant resilience during drought

The Anasazi, a once-flourishing tribe in the American Southwest, lived on bounties of corn, squash and beans. In 1276 A.D., however, a long, unforgiving drought made agriculture untenable, forcing them to migrate away from ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Chemistry